Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist​/Project Manager

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Arizona
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Phoenix, AZ - 7720 North 16th S
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist/Project Manager to support our growing energy practice. The successful candidate will specialize in assessment and permitting with Arizona and New Mexico state regulations and in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and due diligence for a range of projects including renewable energy, electric transmission, energy facilities, water resources, and transportation.

This hybrid role can be based in our Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona offices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing our portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
• Responsible for leading and participating in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region.
• Consistently delivers planned profit margins.
• Consistently completes projects without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
• Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
• Manage complex clients and projects.
• Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or program assignments.
• Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or other related field experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
• Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 12+ years of work experience in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Arizona state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power/transmission projects.
• Experience and understanding of NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
• Knowledge of Arizona and Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) requirements with related transmission line routing and preparation of CEC applications. Knowledge of and/or experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
• Strong, current and recent experience with agencies (local, state and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities and other energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies.
• Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
• Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes.
• Strong experience with client relationship building and leading and delivering environmental permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing and workload, as well as interface with clients.
• Established agency and client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the energy, electric transmission, utility and other industrial sectors (e.g., mining, high tech) as well as transportation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.